The new version of the VHF handbook is available in the “Resources” section of the website and can be accessed at
IARU Region 1 VHF Managers Handbook V8.00
Antenna
CrankIR Series Antenna Vertical
Steppir Antenna Verticals are the only true ¼ wave continuous coverage antennas available for the HF bands. The SteppIR technology has had a pr... Read more
M2 DRIVEN ELEMENT SCHEMATIC & TROUBLE SHOOTING
To check internal driven element block connections, remove balun, shorting bars, and feed coax/ phasing line. Test Steps: 1.Continuity: between block... Read more
2 Meter Quad PVC Pipe Antenna by KG0ZZ
2 Meter Quad This is a different way of using PVC pipe to build a 2 meter cubical quad antenna. Instead of an “X” style spreader this ante... Read more
The Siru Innovatios SDR20 adds new features
New features * Smooth zoom in FFT/waterfall view * Adaptive menu * Frequency memory with snapshot pictures of signals * Sliding effect between views *... Read more
App - Mobile
HF Beam Antenna Calculator for Iphone and Ipad
Antenna Calculator The Maidenhead & HF Beam Antenna is a useful utility to calculate the the Maidenhead LOCATION as well as HF Elements’ s... Read more
SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 Now Available
FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App requires... Read more
Amateur Radio Ringtone from NASA
Download NASA Sounds Here’s a collection of NASA sounds from historic spaceflights and current missions. You can hear the roar of a space shuttl... Read more
NKCCluster 2.1 to be released very soon
A new NKCCluster release is just around the corner: release 2.1 is currently undergoing beta-testing and, provided no last minute surprises i.e. major... Read more
Review
Build an APRS Fill In Digipeater – Ham Radio Q&A
APRDS “APRS or the Automated Packet Reporting System can be really handy for tracking vehicles and other assets during events like parades, ride... Read more
QST Product Review – IC 7100 HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver
Reviewed by Ward Silver, NØAX ARRL Contributing Editor n0ax@arrl.org The Icom IC-7100 certainly made a splash when it was first announced in 20... Read more
BaofengTech UV-50X2 Testing : Ham Radio 2.0
X-SERIES BTECH MOBILES The X-Series Mobiles introduce our new fully customizable Multi-Color LCD display screen. You can adjust the complete display t... Read more
Universal Radio presents the Yaesu FT-65R
The FT-65R is a very compact, ruggedly constructed Handheld VHF/UHF with three selectable power settings 5W / 2.5W / 0.5W allowing each user to select... Read more
Digital Modes
FT8 – Tipping Point for Ham Radio?
This is a view from NASA of the sun today, October 9, 2018, and I am making 10m DX contacts one after another. Zero sunspots but working DX on... Read more
JS8Call 0.9 Release notes
“Hi Folks, Thanks for staying patient with me on this one. Build servers were being weird today! Happy to bring you release with simple features... Read more
MFJ-1204 – USB TO RIG SC INTERFACE, W/8-PIN DIN,DATA/ACC PORT
MFJ-1204 Includes radio interface cable (8-PIN DIN) Sign up for the digital revolution and explore a whole new world of amateur radio excitement using... Read more
JS8Call 0.8 Released – Refinement, Group callsigns
JS8Call Download “Hi folks! Happy to announce 0.8 of JS8Call. This is a backwards incompatible release (which is the primary reason for it being... Read more
Equipment
Ten-Tec PM1 QRP
Description The MX1, AA1, VO1, and TX1 modules are wired into a band-switching 80-40 meter CW transceiver. Front panel controls: On-off, Transmit-Rece... Read more
AOR AR-DV10 100 kHZ ~1300 MHZ
AOR AR-DV10 Here is a teaser on the new products for 2017-2018 which will be presented at the HAMFAIR AR-DV10 DIGITAL RECEIVER ● 100kHz~1300MHz Analog... Read more
Hambuilder All Band Trx Full set (RTC03+BritX+HBRF01+20WPA) fully assembled
Hambuilder HBR8HF HF transceiver full set board and parts This is an assembled and tested board set for build fully operated HF All band transceiver c... Read more
YouKits HB1B upgrade
“RadioSet-GO, your source for unique, trail friendly QRP radio designs; simple, efficient, portable, and attractive all-in-one low power... Read more
Watkins Johnson HF-1000 DSP Receiver
Specifications Dimensions ............ 19.0W x 5.25H x 20.0D inches Weight ................ 15 Lbs. (19 Lbs. ship) Frequency Range ........ 5 - 30000... Read more
Maestro Control Console for the FLEX-6000
Maestro Control Console for the FLEX-6000 The FlexRadio Maestro™ is an intuitive, plug-and-play control console that directs operation o... Read more
USB micro KEYER III – MicroHam
MicroHam micro KEYER III™ is the world first and the only amateur radio USB interface featuring high dynamic range, 24-bit audio processing cha... Read more